The SABA Learning Management System
Dimitris Baltas, ATC ROM
Overview
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Basic Definitions
Characteristics of the SABA LMS
User Roles and their Functional Support
Synchronous Collaboration Support
Just what is e-Learning?
• Learning-whether it is “traditional” or e-learning-occurs through
many combinations and permutations of
– distribution methods (how the content is delivered),
– presentation methods (how the content is formatted), and
– instructional methods (how the content is taught).
• e-learning is defined broadly as “anything delivered, enabled, or
mediated by electronic technology for the explicit purposes of
learning.”
Blended Training – the model
Blended training is the combination of complementary training methods
• Traditional (in-the-classroom) training
• Distance training (e-Learning)
– Synchronous
– Asynchronous
Sunchronous Distance Learning
 Training from a distance through interactive, collaborative virtual
classrooms
 Interactive sessions, chat rooms for trainees to freely exchange
questions, ideas and discuss complex issues among
themselves and with the instructors
 Live, interactive evaluation of all parameters of the training
process
Asynchronous Distance Learning
• Self-learning material (electronic courses, examples, user
manuals, exercises)
• Collaborative tools for participation in discussion groups, forums
and communication with other participants in the learning
process
Asynchronous Distance Learning
• Use email or discussion groups to answer questions
• Use simulations for practice
• Allow self-evaluation and 360° learning assessment
Characteristics of the SABA LMS
Saba LMS
manages all
forms of learning
On-the-job
ILT
(In-classroom)
Books
Online
Multimedia
Authoring Tool
Conferencing
Publisher
Saba Live! -CENTRA
Content
Components
of the Learning
Management
IT System
Specific - Standards
Content Management
Saba Content
Platform
Saba Learning
Middleware
ORACLE, SQL Server, UDB
Hardware & Network
UNIX, Linux, Windows NT/2000
User Roles and their Support in the SABA LMS
Saba LMS:
The Roles
Registrar
Education
Coordinator
Learner
Manager
System
Administrator
Trainer
Saba Learning
Learner
• Personalize Home Page &
User Preferences
• Search/Browse Catalog
• Pre-Register for a Course
• Attend Online Courses
• Self-Assessments & Tests
• Manage Competencies
• Manage Certifications
• Administer/Join
Communities
• Search Experts
• Search Information &
Documentation
Saba Learning
Manager
• Approve Registration
Requests
• View/Manage Employees’
Profiles (enrollments,
competencies, development
goals, transcripts, etc.)
• Search & compare
Competencies
• Take Learning Initiatives
and assign Goals
Saba Learning
Registrar
• Register Employees for
Courses
• Create Ad-Hoc Learning
Events
• Manage Employees’
Order History
Saba Learning
Trainer
• Define new training
products
• Schedule classes, assign
resources and trainers
• Tutor
• Discussion groups
• Teach virtual classes
• Create/Publish Online
Courses
Saba Learning
Education
Coordinator
•Schedule classes, assign
resources and trainers
•Maintain financial data
•Budgets
•Maintain internal and
external orders
•Invoicing / Charge back
•Maintain customer
database and sales activity
•e-marketing campaigns
Saba Learning
System
Administrator
•Define & update
priviledges, domains and
security lists
•Internationalization
(langages, time zones,
currencies)
•Set up business rules
•Personalize reports and
notifications
•Personalize the data
dictionnary
•Integrate non standard
courses
Support for
standards
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AICC Certifed
– Load, launch and track data
from AICC-compliant courses
– Two ways communication
– Import and export AICC-compliant
course structure
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ADL SCORM, IEEE LTSC, IMS
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XML
– Basis for Universal Learning Format : content, catalog,
competency and certification information
Synchronous learning support – SABA Live
Saba Live! :
Virtual Classes &
Meetings
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Auditorium
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Virtual auditorium designed for few-to-many
learning events
Allows for multiple instructors and content experts
for panel presentations
Reach audiences anytime, anywhere
Scalable up to 2,500 connections worldwide
Visual of the audience
Meeting place
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Instructor always in control
No passing control or passing the baton
necessary during application sharing
No learner plug-ins
Ad hoc learning sessions
Saba Live! :
Virtual Classes &
Meetings
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Saba Live! for
– Live, instructor-led learning delivery
– Study groups and business meeting
collaboration
– Online mentoring
– Self-paced asynchronous learning
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Functions & features:
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Slides presentation
Application sharing
Collaboratve Web Tour
Chat 1-1 or all
Small team breakouts
Polling
White board & collaboration tools
Saba Dialog :
Collaborative & dynamic
knowledge repository
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Secure Instant Messaging
Dynamic knowledge repository
based on an appropriate
taxonomy
Collaboration & informal learning
captured
FAQ with implicit and explicit
content rating
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